A bill has been introduced in the Oregon Senate to repeal the restriction that says primary voters can’t sign independent candidate petitions. It is SB 326. The sponsor is Senator Rick Metsger (D-Mount Hood).
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The Chicago Tribune published this op-ed on February 3, advocating that the legislature move the primary (for all office) from February to June. … Continue reading
The South Carolina legislature is considering H 3067, which would ban fusion. The bill passed a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee on January 29, and is now pending in the full committee. “Fusion” is the ability of two political … Continue reading
On February 3, the Arkansas Senate passed HB 1021, to move the presidential primary from February to May. The bill now goes to the Governor. … Continue reading
On February 2, the Rules Committee of the Pierce County Council voted 2-1 to repeal ranked choice voting in county elections. If the full Council approves the measure, then the voters would be asked whether they wish to amend the … Continue reading